To calculate the California sales tax on a $24,000 automobile purchase, you need to multiply the purchase price by the applicable sales tax rate. The sales tax rate in California is currently 7.5%.
So, the sales tax on a $24,000 automobile purchase would be:
$24,000 × 7.5% = $1,800
Therefore, the sales tax on a $24,000 automobile purchase in California would be $1,800.